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Solomon's Prayer and Blessing

Following Solomon's prayer of dedication for the Temple (1 Kings 8:23-61),

King Solomon offered a blessing for the people of Israel in which he had

five basic requests:

1) for God's presence with His people (8:57);

2) for the desire to do God's will in everything (8:58);

3) for the desire and ability to obey all of God's commands (8:58);

4) for help with daily needs(8:59); and

5) for people everywhere to know the one true God of Israel(8:60).

And as he concluded his blessing, Solomon encouraged the people

that their hearts would be fully committed to God and living for Him.

How wonderful, Solomon's requests and blessing’s are as

appropriate today as they were back when the Temple was completed.

What wonderful verses to read and use in rededicating ourselve to God now andin the New Year.

Read Solomon's blessing in 1 Kings 8:56-61

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